Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bloody nose
  3. bone or muscle pain
  4. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. chills
  7. cough
  8. decreased urine output
  9. difficult breathing
  10. dilated neck veins
  11. dry mouth
  12. fever
  13. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  14. increased thirst
  15. irregular breathing
  16. irregular heartbeat
  17. loss of appetite
  18. lower back or side pain
  19. mood changes
  20. muscle cramps
  21. nausea or vomiting
  22. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  23. painful or difficult urination
  24. pale skin
  25. seizures
  26. sneezing
  27. sore throat
  28. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  29. thickening of bronchial secretions
  30. trouble breathing
  31. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  32. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  33. unusual bleeding or bruising
  34. unusual tiredness or weakness
  35. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  36. weight gain

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. constipation
  4. decreased appetite
  5. diarrhea
  6. dizziness
  7. dry eyes
  8. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  9. headache
  10. heartburn
  11. indigestion
  12. rash
  13. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  14. swelling or inflammation of the mouth

Less common

  1. Bloated
  2. change in taste
  3. darkening of the skin
  4. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  5. full feeling
  6. loss of taste
  7. passing gas

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.